Saturday, 10 January 2026

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (Harry Potter Book #5)

  1.  MUNDUNGUS FLETCHER, I AM GOING TO KILL YOU! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
  2. Interesting dynamic of the ministry (who are stupid and stuck in red tape) vs us- when Voldemort is enough of a problem
  3. How's Harry supposed to not leave the house... and why has he been kept out of the loop
  4. Calmly talking about Voldemort to the Dursleys
  5. Petunia finally stops pretending there us no magic
  6. Remember my last Petunia
  7. Wotcher, Harry! Kind of like Suzie Blue from keys to the kingdom
  8. ..a whole bunch of wizards was standing matter-of-factly in the house as though this was a long standing arrangement
  9. This is a classic us against them book where no one believes the main character and the system and red tape is against Harry..
  10. I think it's better that Harry gets the facts .. from us rather than a garbled version from others
  11. Andromeda, Sirius's cousin, had two sisters Bellatrix and Narcissa Black who became Lestrange and Malfoy respectively 
  12. Waging war against the house aided and abetted by Kreacher
  13. The cleaning duties part is a bit better than the usual Dursleys stuff at the start of books but it's still kind of boring
  14. Dumbledore limiting communications with Harry
  15. Doesn't it ever lie flat? Mrs Weasley said desperately 
  16. A tight fit in the telephone box
  17. Lift ascending slowly at the Ministry of Magic but the level numbers are descending from 7 downwards
  18. Mr Weasley stood on Harry's foot to stop him from saying Hi to Kingsley 
  19. Kingsley is an insider on locating Black
  20. If you can get away before 7 Molly's making meatballs
  21. Mr Weasley's office was slightly smaller than the broom cupboard at the dead end of a shabby corridor
  22. Lack of procedural fairness - change of courtroom and time
  23. The lift doesn't even come down this far
  24. Harry felt a surge of emotion when he saw Dumbledore - who saves the day
  25. For some reason Harry did not want to look at Hermione (when she and Ron were made prefect)
  26. Eerie seeing a photograph of people who would meet their end shortly 
  27. Luna Lovegood is hilarious πŸ˜‚ deadpan, and too honest with shocking but calm outbursts delivered in a dreamy state
  28. Dumbledore's strategy of nigellating Harry
  29. Hermione accepting Harry's apology after he snapped at them even though she and Ron are on his side. 
  30. Seamus and Lavender think he's lying
  31. Best to know what the enemy is saying
  32. Ask us no questions and we'll tell you no lies"
  33. Asperity
  34. Mollified
  35. Harry and Ron carefully avoided looking at each other
  36. "Couldn't you tell she wanted to talk to Harry on her own?"
  37. Hermione's mute attempt to capture Umbridge's eye 
  38. No practice for practical component
  39. "Detention Mr Potter... The Ministry of Magic guarantees that you are not in any danger from any Dark Wizard"
  40. It was murder. Voldemort killed him and you know it
  41. "Have another biscuit." "No thanks" "don't be ridiculous"
  42. Well I'm glad you listen to Hermione Granger at any rate πŸ˜‚ re Umbridge's speech
  43. Thank you for your support Ron
  44. "Yes, you too Longbottom. There's nothing wrong with your work except lack of confidence. " 
  45. Luna Lovegood and Ernie Macmillan believe Harry "I personally believe you 100%"
  46. And it looks like it's going to rain - Ron secretly training
  47. If you're going that means I can go too without being rude
  48. Detritus
  49. I saw him send it said Cho angrily
  50. That's right I saw him she said fiercely 
  51. Fred and George exchanged looks but said nothing to Ron
  52. Hermione consoling Ron
  53. Percy pleasantly surprised Ron did not take the "Fred and George" route and followed in his footsteps 
  54. Percy very thick
  55. Oh give them here..I'll look through them and correct them - Hermione
  56. Hermione you are honestly the most wonderful person I've ever met and if I'm ever rude to you again..p269
  57. You're less like your father than I thought...Harry didn't want Sirius to gauge a risk
  58. This book is all about discrediting Dumbledore and Harry
  59. T for Troll
  60. Harry, you're the best in the year at DAtDA
  61. Just listen to me all right? It sounds great when you say it like that,  but all that stuff was luck. 
  62. This is exactly why we need you..we need to know what it's really like.. facing Voldemort- Hermione says V for the first time
  63. Harry subconsciously planned lessons
  64. What did Vicky say? πŸ˜‚
  65. Hermione who was taking more subjects than either of them had not only finished her homework but was also finding time to knit more elf clothes
  66. Harry's stomach did a backflip
  67. Yes well the idea seemed quite popular said Hermione happily
  68. Hermione's speech to Dumbledore's Army
  69. The veiled witch sitting alone shifted very slightly in her seat - Mundungus
  70. The fact that Cho had praised him made it much, much harder for him to day the thing he had sworn to himself he would tell them. 
  71. No he hasn't snapped Hermione πŸ˜‚
  72. Hem hem said Ginny
  73. Hermione the great organiser and meeting chair
  74. It was as though they had just signed some sort of contract
  75. Ginny and Michael Corner
  76. Ginny talks now to Harry
  77. What about Cho and you? She just couldn't keep her eyes off you, could she?
  78. Harry had never appreciated just how beautiful the village of Hogsmeade was. P311 πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
  79. Hermione jinxed the paper so that they would know who dobbed them inπŸ˜‚
  80. McGonagall is such a cool character 
  81. By London she knew Harry meant 12 Grimmauld Place
  82. Hedwig staring at Harry as if unable to believe he would give her away like that
  83. Neville charged at Malfoy re St Mungo's
  84. It was hard to decide which one he wanted to triumph over the other - Umbridge or Snape
  85. There will be - no need to talk Harry Ron and Hermione said together
  86. Umbridge's hand in the fireplace
  87. Cho made Marietta come with her
  88. ..he was also thinking of Cho saying he made her nervous
  89. Keeping the timing of Dumbledore's Army meetings unpredictable
  90. You can do a Protean charm? (Coins will change dates and burn, mimicking Harry's coin) How come you aren't in Ravenclaw 
  91. McGonagall gave them no homework "I really don't want to have to hand [the Quidditch Cup] over to Professor Snape, so use the extra time to practise, won't you?
  92. Snape refusing to listen to 14 eye witnesses who saw Slytherin attack Gryffindor 
  93. Ron kicked the quaffle into the other goal
  94. Johnson.. what a player that girl is, I've been saying it for years but she still won't go out with me
  95. "I really like you Harry"
  96. You know what I mean, said Hermione impatiently
  97. Dumbledore continues to avoid looking at Harry
  98. Gets help from portraits of other headmasters and various instruments 
  99. "Stay where you are"
  100. Have you never paused while feeling hard done by to not that following Dumbledore's orders has never yet led you into harm?
  101. Look after yourself Harry - Sirius's last proper words
  102. Snape is superb at Occlumency
  103. Well I suppose you want to ---Only if you do - Cho said eagerly
  104. You have no subtlety Potter. You do not understand fine distinctions. It is one of the shortcomings that makes you such a lamentable potion maker
  105. Legilimency used to detect lies - those skilled at Occlumency can shut down feelings and memories that contradict the lie
  106. When Snape spoke again, it was slowly and deliberately, as though he weighed every word
  107. Voldemort knows Harry can see his thoughts and the reverse is likely to be true
  108. Snape knows Harry can resist Imperius Curse and similar powers are needed to resist Legilimens
  109. Then you will find yourself easy prey for the Dark Lord! Fools who wear their hearts proudly on their sleeves..
  110. Empty yourself of emotion
  111. Be warned Potter..I shall know if you have not practised 
  112. Lee Jordan claiming exploding snap not information related to what subject they are paid to teach
  113. Harry recommended essence of murtlap 
  114. Took their lead from Neville
  115. Neville motivated in DAtDA classes
  116. Dumbledore trusts him and if we can't trust Dumbledore we can't trust anyone
  117. Roger Davies, Ravenclaw Quidditch captain, setting a standard with which Cho would soon expect him to compete? πŸ˜‚
  118. Harry's mistake was to talk about Hermione on Valentine's day πŸ˜‚
  119. "Girls don't often ask questions like that"
  120. "When did you do this?" Her voice trembling slightly... how you dare... how you could...p512
  121. What exactly are you so happy about? "Oh Harry don't you see? If she could have done one thing to make absolutely sure that every person in this school will read your interview, it was banning it!"
  122. P513. Teachers found ways to express their feelings about the banned interview
  123. Trelawney said Harry would become minister for Magic and have 12 children πŸ˜‚πŸ€£
  124. I just wanted to say...I believe you - Seamus
  125. That interview was so brave.. it made me cry..
  126. Dad's reprinting! He can't believe it.. people seem even more interested in this than Crumple-Horned Snorkacks
  127. DUNG UMBRIDGE
  128. That would be mine said a deep voice
  129. Harry felt a surge of pride in Hermione's jinxing ability 
  130. Marietta shook her head
  131. I cannot allow you to manhandle my students Dolores
  132. Fudge stunned by a sudden blow
  133. He will not be single-handed
  134. Enough of this rubbish
  135. Anyway ..we don't care about getting into trouble any more 
  136. Warns Hermione to go into the great hall for lunch
  137. Hermione giving the night off to Harry and Ron re homework πŸ˜‚
  138. Break up argument with Cho before Snape's Occlumency lesson
  139. I think it was a brilliant idea Harry said coldly (agreed Harry) - "she sold us all out, including you!"
  140. Snape's exam - James and Sirius the bully
  141. Lily Evans clearly loathed James - how did they get married
  142. ..if you just talked to Cho. "It's not Cho I want to talk to"
  143. Ginny and Harry starting as friends
  144. "What do you think about this? Hermione demanded of Ron
  145. "I'm really sorry Harry. I thought you'd finished so I cleared up" - Hermione after Harry's potion smashed on the floor
  146. Aurors only take the best.  Nobody has been taken in the last 3 years..
  147. McGonagall only accepts Exceeds Expectations. "I'd say you're averaging "Acceptable""
  148. Snape only accepts Outstanding 
  149. "I should have made my meaning plainer. He has achieved high marks in all DATDA tests set by a competent teacher" looks into her eyes
  150. Potter, I will assist you to become an Auror if it is the last thing I do - McGonagall p586
  151. Careers advice - my favourite chapter of the book...culminating in Peeves saluting to Fred and George
  152. "One more lesson like that and I might do a Weasley"
  153. Hermione we've been through this before..it's already bad enough going through the exam once 
  154. Harry and Neville more relaxed without Snape around during the Potions OWL
  155. McGonagall and Hagrid attacked during an exam
  156. Harry caused Sirius's death
  157. Hi we recognised Harry's voice. What are you yelling about? Ginny and Luna walk in
  158. Ginny and Luna willing to help
  159. Harry recognised Hermione's offer to accompany him as a sign of solidarity and loyalty
  160. Harry forgot Snape was around
  161. Umbridge using Cruciatus and sending Dementors after Harry
  162. Hermione crying without tears πŸ˜‚πŸ€£
  163. Umbridge easily fooled by the mention of Dumbledore's weapon
  164. HERMY! WHERE HAGGER?
  165. He knew Ron would not have chosen Neville Ginny Luna..
  166. Nice that they came and the group expands
  167. Hermione and Neville say don't touch it Harry p688
  168. SPT to APWBD 
  169. If Sirius really was not here, he had led his friends to their deaths for no reason at all
  170. If death is nothing Dumbledore kill the boy - a trick because he had other horcruxes
  171. It was his fault Sirius had died
  172. Dumbledore's conversation is weird re feelings
  173. Dumbledore should have just passed a message to Harry re Voldemort's trap..
  174. "A lone voice of truth... forced to bear ridicule and slander"
  175. Ron making centaur noises to scare Umbridge 🀣
  176. McGonagall giving random points to Gryffindor 
  177. Harry has grown up a lot and had to after his guilt
  178. "He somehow could not find words to tell them what it meant to him, to see them all ranged there, on his side"
  179. I didn't like this book as much as the others. Somehow Dumbledore's reasons of keeping Harry in the dark (because Dumbledore loved Harry) and blaming himself don't really add up. Ultimately Harry caused Sirius's death, even if that's a harsh conclusion and even accepting he's suffering from PTSD due to Cedric's death
  180. I thought the Cho romance was a bit cringeworthy but I suppose that is a reflection of teenage turmoil
  181. I would've also liked to see Umbridge suffer more
  182. Say 4.2/5. I did enjoy the fight at the Ministry and Luna Lovegood's crazy character.